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Associate Corporate Counsel, Worldwide Grocery Stores Legal

Amazon

SEATTLE, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Attorney, Business Support, Communication Skills, Contract Approval, Contract Negotiation, Cross-Functional, Grocery Stores, Legal, License Agreements, Negotiation Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Professional Services, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Risk Management, Scalable System Development, Supply Chain, Vendor/Supplier Licensing, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
SEATTLE, WA
POSTED
1 day ago
Description Amazon's Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS) Legal team is looking for a talented and motivated Associate Corporate Counsel to join our team. This role will support WWGS's diverse portfolio of businesses including Whole Foods Market and other grocery initiatives by providing practical, business-oriented legal counsel on a broad range of transactional and commercial matters. Amazon is passionate about solving a fundamental customer need, groceries, making shopping more convenient and providing customers with many choices, whether online or in-person. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can independently manage multiple work streams while delivering sound legal advice. You will work closely with business, technology, and cross-functional teams to structure, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, and help develop scalable legal processes that enable the business to move quickly. Key job responsibilities - Structure, draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, licensing agreements, professional services agreements, and procurement-related contracts. - Provide day-to-day legal counsel to internal business clients across WWGS on transactional and commercial matters. - Partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and resolve legal issues efficiently. - Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize contracting processes, including developing template agreements and playbooks to reduce negotiation cycles. - Support compliance and training initiatives related to contracting policies and approval frameworks. - Manage external counsel relationships as needed to support transactional workstreams. - Advise on legal and regulatory matters that arise in connection with commercial transactions, including vendor management considerations. - Exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations and escalate complex or novel issues appropriately. Basic Qualifications - Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent - 2+ years of post bar admission legal experience - Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts Preferred Qualifications - Experience managing projects and working independently - Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication - Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization - Familiarity with procurement, vendor management, or supply chain contracting. - Experience developing or improving contracting templates, workflows, or legal process efficiencies. - A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on enabling the business while managing risk appropriately. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, TX, AUSTIN - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually USA, WA, SEATTLE - 131,500.00 - 178,000.00 USD annually

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